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Fox News
a day ago
- Fox News
Young worker killed after falling into meat grinder at factory of popular frozen burrito company
A workplace mishap over the weekend left a 19-year-old man dead after he fell into a meat grinder at a food processing facility in California. The Vernon Police Department told Fox News Digital that the young victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was part of the sanitation team at Tina's Burritos, located in the 2600 block of Vernon Avenue. Officials said that the Los Angeles County Fire Department was dispatched to assist with what was described as a "fatal industrial accident" in regard to a male subject that was found in the meat grinder, which was called an industrial-grade kettle. Authorities said the fatal accident happened around 9:30 p.m. and is being treated as an "industrial mishap," as the victim was cleaning an industrial food processor when the machine unexpectedly activated. Other workers inside the factory told KABC they could hear his cries for help and attempted to shut down the machine, but were unsuccessful. By the time officers arrived at the factory, the man had already passed away. The company confirmed the tragic incident to Fox News Digital and called it a "devastating loss." "We are heartbroken to confirm that a Sanitation worker lost his life on Sunday night, July 13, 2025, while performing sanitation duties at our Vernon facility. He was cleaning an empty kettle that was being sanitized and prepped for the next day's production run," the company shared in a statement. "Despite the immediate response of coworkers and emergency personnel, he tragically passed away at the scene." The company added that their "hearts are with his family, friends, and all who knew and worked alongside him." "This is a devastating loss for everyone at Tina's. We are cooperating fully with local authorities and Cal/OSHA in the ongoing investigation, and our focus remains on honoring his life, supporting those who are grieving, and maintaining the highest safety standards in our facility," the statement concluded. Detectives with the bureau are also investigating the incident and said no foul play is suspected. Officials from the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration are also assisting in the investigation. Vernon is located approximately five miles south of downtown Los Angeles in Los Angeles County. Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Teenager dies after being sucked into a meat grinder at a burritos factory
A 19-year-old sanitation worker was horrifically killed after being sucked into a meat grinder at a California food processing plant. The unnamed teenager was working at Tina's Burritos when the deadly accident unfolded just before 9.30pm on Sunday, according to the Vernon Police Department. He had been working an overnight shift and cleaning the industrial meat grinder when it suddenly switched on, pulling him into the machine in front of his shocked colleagues. The victim, a member of the after-hours sanitation team, is believed to have cried out for help. However, workers were unable to shut the equipment down in time to save his life. Police who rushed to the scene confirmed they found the young man's body inside the machine after being called to the scene. Sgt. Daniel Onopa told ABC 6 the incident occurred around 9.30pm and that investigations are underway to determine what triggered the machine to start operating. Officials have indicated that they do not suspect foul play. Sgt. Onopa said: 'Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and coworkers affected by this tragedy.' Tina's Burritos has not yet issued a statement on the fatal accident at its plant. The company is famous for its single-serve frozen burritos.
The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Teenager dies after falling into a meat grinder at food processing factory in California
A 19-year-old died in a tragic accident after a meat grinder unexpectedly activated at a food processing facility in Vernon, California, according to local police The worker's name has not been released. He was a member of the sanitation team at Tina's Burritos on Vernon Avenue, the Vernon Police Department said. Daniel Onopa with the Vernon Police Department told KABC that the man was cleaning the industrial food processor when the machine activated unexpectedly. He said that other workers heard him scream and tried to stop the machine. When police arrived, the victim had already died. The incident reportedly occurred around 9:30pm. Police described the tragic event as an industrial accident. Local media reports that other workers were spotted outside the food processing facility in a break area in an emotional state. The California Occupational Safety and Health Administration reportedly visited the facility on Monday. Vernon is approximately five miles south of downtown Los Angeles.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Police searching for man who allegedly damaged CT town hall
Vernon police are seeking a man who they say was allegedly involved in damage to the windows at the Vernon Town Hall. Vernon Police said the damage occurred on Friday night. The man sought in connection with the damage was not named. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Condon at (860) 872-9126 x2024.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Olney Chief of Police tapped to lead Vernon Police Department
VERNON (KFDX/KJTL) — The Vernon Police Department has a new face, hiring a familiar one from another Texoma city as its new Chief of Police. On Monday evening, June 9, 2025, the Vernon City Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss the hiring of a new police chief. After just under an hour in executive session, commissioners voted unanimously to hire Dan Birbeck as the new head of the Vernon Police Department. READ MORE: Olney Police Chief Dan Birbeck to see three more years in office Chief Birbeck is a familiar face to residents of Olney, where he's served as the city's chief of police since 2020. Soon, he'll head to Vernon, assuming the same role in a place well known to him and his family. 'I started out as a police officer out in Quanah, Texas, many years ago,' Chief Birbeck said. 'This is where my wife's family is from, Quanah and Vernon, and when the opportunity became available with the opening of the police chief's position, I talked to my wife about it, and we thought this would be a very good fit for us.' Just because the decision may be the best for Chief Birbeck and his family, however, doesn't mean it's an easy decision to make. 'Olney is a very special place,' Chief Birbeck said. 'There's a lot of amazing people there. This is very much a bittersweet decision for myself and for my wife.' Chief Birbeck said the last five years serving as Olney's Chief of Police have been some of the most rewarding years of his career in law enforcement. 'As the police chief there, I was welcomed with open arms,' Chief Birbeck said. 'We've done some amazing work over the last five years. We reduced the crime rate significantly, by some accounts over 65 percent, and that's attributed to a great team we've put together.' Chief Birbeck said that although the decision to leave Olney is a bittersweet one, he's still excited for what's to come in Vernon. 'This is just another step up the ladder,' Chief Birbeck said. 'You know, closer to home for my wife and, obviously, a larger agency and more opportunity.' Chief Birbeck said he's ready to hit the ground running and make a difference in the city of Vernon. READ MORE: City of Olney officials name fourth police chief since 2017 'The first thing I wanna do is do a full assessment of the police department and talk to the command staff at the police department,' Chief Birbeck said. 'I'll be leaning on them to get a full picture of the needs of the department and of the city.' The next step for Chief Birbeck is to turn in his resignation in Olney, which he said he intended to do on Tuesday morning, June 10. After that, he said he's expecting to be set up in Vernon within the next 30 days. 'I'm looking to do great things and build great teams,' Chief Birbeck said. 'We should see a lot of good come from it.'Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
